CVE-2026-90809: HKUDS nanobot ExecTool shell.py ExecTool._spawn argument injection

Published Sep 14, 2026
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Updated

A vulnerability was identified in HKUDS nanobot up to 0.2.1. The affected element is the function ExecTool.guardcommand/ExecTool.spawn of the file nanobot/agent/tools/shell.py of the component ExecTool. Such manipulation leads to argument injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The name of the patch is af582246f141311d574551b7571a517bcc3df750. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.

Affected Software

1 affected component
HKUDS nanobot<=0.2.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade HKUDS nanobot to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch af582246f141311d574551b7571a517bcc3df750

Event History

Sep 14, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which versions are affected?

HKUDS nanobot versions up to and including 0.2.1 are affected.

2

Can this be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction?

Yes. The supplied severity vector indicates network-based exploitation with low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction required.

3

What is the impact of successful exploitation?

The provided vector rates confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact as low. The vulnerability allows argument injection in ExecTool's command-guarding and process-spawning functionality.

4

What remediation is available?

Apply the patch identified as af582246f141311d574551b7571a517bcc3df750.

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